Young Adults with ADHD and Social Life
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As a young adult with ADHD, you are now on your own and managing your
life independent of your family. Friends, dating, work relationships,
and long-term relationships are extremely important. Learning how to
manage the symptoms of ADHD can make a big difference in the quality of
these relationships.
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Interacting with Others: Tips for Adults with ADHD -
To get along well with others, people must be able to pay attention, to
be responsible, and to control their impulses.
Friendship
Boosters for Adults with ADHD - Part of managing your ADHD involves
managing how you relate to other people.
ADHD
and Social Challenges at Work - The social impact of ADHD can take a
toll, not only in personal life but also in the workplace.
Navigating the College Social Scene - For many
students college life is, in large part, about the social
scene—making new friends, adjusting to new roommates and fitting
in with the right crowd.
ADHD and Challenges of Early Adulthood - Leaving home
for the first time, a young adult with ADHD may feel as though he or she
has fallen off a cliff.
Lifestyle and Related Issues in Adult ADHD - Adults
with ADHD typically face major lifestyle impairments as the result of
hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive symptoms.
Shared Space: Roommates - Living with a roommate
while coping with ADHD can provide many challenges and a handful of
unique situations.
ADHD and Sex: No Shame, No Blame - The symptoms of
ADHD can intrude into all areas of your life, including romance and sex.
To Sleep, Perchance to Turn Off That *&$@#
Computer - Do you fight going to sleep at night? Many people with
ADHD do.
Dealing with the Impact of ADHD on Marriage - While
any marriage has its challenging moments, when one or both spouses have
ADHD, those times only seem to multiply.
How to Succeed in Marriage with ADHD - How can a
couple improve their marriage when ADHD is a factor?
Snapshots of an ADHD Marriage - Diagnosis and
treatment of ADHD can make all the difference in the quality of your
marriage.
